Shopping CartDeLonghi DCF2212T 12-Cup Glass Carafe Drip Coffee Maker, Black
date : November 22nd, 2011Programmable Coffee Maker
Review : 3 Reviews
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List Price : $ 70.00
Price Now : $ 37.99
Tags : 12Cup, Black, Carafe, Coffee, DCF2212T, DeLonghi, Drip, Glass, Maker
- Unique front access design-simply pull the handle on the front of the machine for easy access to the water and coffee filter
- The Aroma button function time-releases water to saturate coffee grounds a little at a time to extract a fuller flavor; the result is a more full-bodied cup of coffee
- Wake up to the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee with the 24-hour programmable digital timer and 2-hour auto shut-off
- 12-cup capacity
- Durable and long lasting permanent gold-tone filter is specially designed to keep even the finest grounds out of coffee
Are you tired of having to move your coffee maker in the morning to just add water and fill it with coffee? Never move your coffee maker again with the De’Longhi 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Complete Front Access. Simply pull the handle on the front of the machine, and easily access the water channel and coffee filter. Once the coffee maker is ready to go, select the Aroma button if you prefer a more full bodied brew. It time-releases water to saturate coffee grounds a little at a time to extra
Nice features, but….,
I really like the front access for filling the water reservoir and the coffee filter. The aroma option indeed improves the flavor of the coffee, and the unit does make a better pot of brew than my old coffeemaker. But I have three complaints, and it seems they’re simple, inexpensive features that would’ve earned this machine 4 or 5 stars.
First, the water level indicator ideally needs to be backlit. As a mediocre alternative, Delonghi could’ve used clear plastic so you could actually see the water level. As is, it’s very difficult to see the level without shining a light directly on the indicator. Rather than going to the trouble, it’s slightly easier to add a step to the process & fill the carafe with the quantity of water needed & pour it in the unit (otherwise, I’d pour directly from my Brita pitcher into the unit).
Second, the clock is unlit, which makes it almost worthless unless you’re standing closer than 2 feet from the unit. My old 29.99 Mr. Coffee’s clock was far superior. Shame.
Third, also related to the clock, setting the time or the automatic start timer is very cumbersome. Besides being hard to see the clock itself, to set the time, you have to hold the time set button as it ticks off each minute until reaching your desired time. So, for example, this morning I wanted the coffee to start brewing at 6:00, but tomorrow, I want it to begin at 5:45. I have to hold the button down until it scrolls for 23 3/4 hours! Again, my cheap old Mr. Coffee was far simpler with its “hour” and “minute” buttons.
When all is said & done, I like the machine because it makes good coffee…but with these simple additional features, I’d love it.
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|Fits under an upper cabinet,
Ordered this to replace a 2 year old version of the same model. Excellent coffeemaker. In addition to good coffee the unit is unique in that one can fill the water reservoir and coffee basket without having to pull the unit out from under an upper cabinet. Nearly all other coffeemakers have such large lids that it is impossible to open the water reservoir while the unit is under a cabinet. With this unit the coffee basket rotates out from the coffeemaker bringing the basket closer for filling both coffee and water.
We love the design and will purchase another one after this wears out.
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|DeLonghi DCF2212T coffee maker,
It works , the problem so far is the plastic they used to view how much water is in the unit, it isn’t clear plastic but rather opaque and the water level is difficult to see.
The clock/timer is way too slow to operate, I really dislike it.
I sent in the rebate offer and we’ll see if send the $10.
Update:
(1)The basket is falling apart after one week.
Customer service doesn’t stock the part so I used a glue gun for a temporary fix.
(2)A month later, no rebate check and still no basket.
(3)Still no rebate check and still no basket.
downgraded to 1 star for poor customer service.
This is my last DeLonghi product.
(4)Two months later still no basket and no rebate.
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